How Do You Make Day Of The Dead Paper Flowers?
Day of the Dead pays homage to relatives and friends who have passed on to the other side. Since Day of the Dead is considered to be a celebration of eternal life rather than a sad event, flowers make an important contribution to the festivities. While fresh flowers are often displayed during Day of the Dead, paper flowers are also very popular. Join in the celebration by learning how to make Day of the Dead paper flowers. Lay four to five pieces of tissue paper flat on a table. If you wish to make brightly colored paper flowers for your Day of the Dead celebration, try alternating different colors of tissue paper. Cut the tissue paper layers into 8-inch sections, while keeping the paper layers flat and together. A book or other object holding the paper down on the table at either end may be helpful. Fold one of the 8-inch sections accordion style, folding a 1/2-inch section or so at a time. As you fold each time, make a light crease with your hand or a ruler. This will help the layers
